Specialized maintenance, storage, and logistics services to support the Trade Show Booth
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Division (AFTC/PZIOA) Eglin AFB, FL intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order to T.S. AND E. TRADE SHOW AND EXHIBIT LOGISTICS INC. This contract is for specialized maintenance, climate-controlled storage, and full turnkey logistics services to support a government-owned tradeshow booth. The statutory authority for this sole source action is 41 USC 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.102(b). Responses from other interested parties are due by June 19, 2026. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS 561920 – Convention and Trade Show Organizers, with a size standard of $20M. The anticipated award date is June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include specialized maintenance, climate-controlled storage, and comprehensive turnkey logistics support for the government's tradeshow booth. This effort covers a base period and four option years, providing continuous storage services and turnkey logistics for Fall and Spring AFA events annually. The period of performance spans from June 1, 2026, through May 30, 2031. The place of performance is GOULDS, FL 32542.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: T.S. AND E. TRADE SHOW AND EXHIBIT LOGISTICS INC
- Duration: One base year (June 1, 2026 – May 30, 2027) and four one-year option periods, extending through May 30, 2031.
- NAICS: 561920 – Convention and Trade Show Organizers (Size Standard: $20M)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (Note: This is a sole source action)
- Anticipated Award Date: June 25, 2026
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, by 10:00 AM CDT
- Published: June 9, 2026
Sole Source Justification
Competition is being limited because the proposed source possesses proprietary tooling and custom jigs essential for maintaining the custom-fabricated booth. Relocating the asset would void existing warranties and lead to unacceptable duplication of costs for the Government. The Government's intent is to proceed with this sole-source action.
Response Information
This notice is not a request for proposals or quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest. Interested parties must submit written documentation demonstrating their capability to provide these services by the due date. Verbal responses are not accepted.
Contact Information
Questions should be submitted electronically to Lucia Stidam (liudmila.stidam@us.af.mil) and Paul L. Brinckhaus (paul.brinckhaus@us.af.mil).